Once the School Certifying official has received this, it can take up to three weeks to submit the VA Certificate VA-1999 to the Muskogee Regional Processing Office. Please submit your Veteran Benefit Intent form once you have registered for class in order to be certified in a timely manner.

Mills College and the Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veteran’s Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed $22,804.34 for the academic year. The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses and the VA will match the same amount.

For undergraduates, Mills College will contribute 50% of the unmet net tuition and fees, up to $3,000 in an academic year.

For graduates, Mills College will contribute 50% of the unmet net tuition and fees, up to $7,500 in an academic year.

Mills College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and grants the education assistance to persons who provide eligibility documentation from the Veterans Affairs. Yellow Ribbon is applicable when the following applies:

Mills College continues to participate in the program,

The student remains in good academic standing,

The student is eligible for 100% Post 9/11 GI Bill and has remaining entitlement, and

The student has reached the $22,805.34 tuition and fees maximum required by the VA to activate the Yellow Ribbon benefits.

Mills College VA Certifying Official

Mills College VA Certifying Official is Robert Davis, who can be contacted at 510.430.2000.